FamilyLawwith strategy.
We advise business owners, executives and their families on divorce, custody, child support and property division, seeking agreements that reduce the emotional and financial toll. When negotiation is not possible, we represent you before the courts with resolve and complete confidentiality.
A family conflict is not resolved by a court ruling alone. We seek agreements that protect your family and your assets, and we litigate when it is the only way forward.
A clear process at a difficult time.
Every family is different, but the path we follow is orderly: understand, assess, pursue an agreement and, if needed, litigate with a defined strategy.
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Confidential consultation
We learn about your situation, your priorities and those of your children in a private meeting.
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Preliminary review
We review documents, assets and obligations so we know exactly where we stand.
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Asset assessment
With Fextor, we identify the family's assets and, when needed, obtain the key evidence.
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Negotiation
We propose agreements and settlements that protect your children and put your assets in order.
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Court action
If an agreement is not feasible, we file the claim and represent you at every hearing.
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Follow-through
We follow up on what was agreed or ordered: support payments, visitation and transfer of assets.
Family solutions with a view to your assets.
We combine family law with the protection of personal and business assets. These are the services through which we support you.
- Agreements
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Family advice and support
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Agreements, settlements and prenuptials
- Assets
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Preliminary review and due diligence
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Division of marital property
- Litigation
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Family law claims
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Hearing representation and defense
Family advice and support
We explain your rights and obligations, the options available and the risks of each path, so you can decide with clear information.
- Initial guidance
- Options and scenarios
- Ongoing support
Agreements, settlements and prenuptials
We draft divorce settlements, custody, visitation and child support agreements, and prenuptial or marital agreements that organize property before or during the marriage.
- Divorce settlements
- Prenuptial and marital agreements
- Agreements regarding children
Preliminary review and due diligence
Before negotiating or filing suit, we review assets, debts, company shareholdings and documents, with Fextor's support when required.
- Asset inventory
- Equity interests
- Locating individuals
Division of marital property
We advise you on dividing the property of the marital partnership or de facto union, safeguarding the continuity of your businesses and your family's assets.
- Inventory and appraisal
- Division by agreement or court order
- Protection of family businesses
Family law claims
We prepare and file claims for divorce, custody, visitation, child support and property division, with the necessary evidence.
- Contested divorce
- Custody and visitation
- Child support
Hearing representation and defense
We represent you at hearings and defend you when you are sued, in Quito, Guayaquil and in disputes with ties to Colombia or Peru.
- Hearings
- Litigation defense
- Cases with international elements
Family decisions with complete information.
In a family conflict, knowing the real assets and having solid evidence changes the conversation. That is why we work alongside Fextor, the group's investigations firm.
In-house investigators and experts working on your case.
Fextor brings together investigators, expert witnesses and its own forensic laboratory, with former officials of U.S. agencies. It supports us in locating individuals, assessing assets and obtaining evidence that underpins agreements and claims.
Divorce
By mutual consent or contested.
Custody
Care and custody of the children.
Visitation
A clear, workable schedule.
Child support
Setting, increasing or reducing support payments.
Marital property
Inventory and division of assets.
Prenuptials
Agreements on marital property.
Location
People and assets, with Fextor's support.
International elements
Disputes with ties to Colombia and Peru.
One team, one point of contact.
Initial meeting
We listen to your situation in full confidence and review the information available.
Assessment
We identify risks, outstanding obligations and priorities for your company.
Plan and budget
We propose the roadmap, timeline and team, including any other practice areas of the firm that need to be involved.
Execution and follow-up
A lead lawyer coordinates everything and keeps you clearly informed at every step.
Six consecutive years in Band 1.
Leaders League has ranked Fexlaw in the top band for Criminal Law and Compliance in Ecuador for six years running. Chambers and Partners and the intellectual property rankings also recognize us for our anti-piracy work.
The people behind your case.
A close-knit, discreet team with experience in civil and family litigation, backed by the firm's corporate and forensic practices.
Practice lead
What clients often ask us.
General answers to common questions. Every family is different: write to us so we can review your case.
01Can I get divorced without going to court?
Yes. When both spouses agree and there are no minor or dependent children, a divorce by mutual consent can be processed before a notary. If there are children, custody, visitation and child support must be resolved beforehand or within court proceedings.
02How is child support determined?
The judge sets it based on the current table of minimum child support payments, the income of the paying parent and the number of children. Support can be reviewed if circumstances change.
03What happens to my companies in a divorce?
Shares or equity interests acquired during the marriage may form part of the marital property. We analyze each case with our corporate law practice to protect the continuity of the business.
04What are prenuptial agreements?
They are agreements between spouses, or future spouses, on how their property will be managed and divided. They can be executed before or during the marriage and help prevent future property disputes.
05What if my former partner has assets abroad?
It is possible to investigate those assets and seek measures over them, although it requires a specific strategy. For those cases, we have a cross-border marital asset recovery practice.
Let's talk
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